Armed man shared lift with Obama

US President Barack Obama rode in a lift with an armed security contractor who had assault convictions, in another security lapse, according to reports.



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Rodgers warning on Sturridge fitness

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Daniel Sturridge will not be fit for England duty this month even if he returns for his club.



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Defiant HK protests on National Day

Hong Kong crowds gather for huge pro-democracy rallies, as leader CY Leung urges protesters to work with Beijing.



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Tory party donor defecting to UKIP

Conservative party donor Arron Banks is set to announce he is joining UKIP, the BBC understands.



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MoD deals secure '7,500 UK jobs'

MoD awards £3.2bn of contracts to support management of UK naval bases, "securing 7,500 jobs"



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Tesco to be probed by regulator

Tesco says it has been notified by the Financial Conduct Authority that it is under investigation following its admission that it overstated its half-year profit guidance by £250m.



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Sainsbury's reports fall in sales

Sainsbury's has reported a fall in sales for the third quarter in a row as the supermarket price wars begin to take their toll.



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VIDEO: 'I hid from boulders as volcano erupted'

A mountain guide who was on Mount Ontake when it erupted speaks about the moment it exploded without warning.



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Draw not decisive, says Pellegrini

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says his side will fight on after Roma deny them a Champions League win.



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Gross case now a murder inquiry

Police investigating the disappearance of teenager Alice Gross confirm it is now a murder inquiry after a body is found.



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VIDEO: Can divided UK learn from Bavaria?

As many in the United Kingdom still find it difficult to see how more powers might be handed over to English regions, British MPs have been looking to Germany, as one example of a successful federal system.



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VIDEO: Hot air balloon descends into cave

An Austrian balloon pilot has succeeded in taking a balloon deep underground.



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Age ratings to start on music videos

By the end of the year, expect to see a 12, 15 or 18 on the music videos you watch online as age ratings are introduced.



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Man City lack Champions League belief

Players and fans are still struggling to convince themselves they belong in Europe's elite, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.



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Hostage's wife makes new mercy plea

The wife of a British hostage being held by militants makes a renewed call for his release, saying there has been "outcry across the world" over his imprisonment.



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Boris: Election win 'within grasp'

Boris Johnson tells Tories that election victory is "within the party's grasp" and David Cameron has "permission to purr".



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Man Utd's Herrera joins injury list

Manchester United's Ander Herrera may be out for several weeks after fracturing a rib in the victory over West Ham.



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VIDEO: Why web inventor 'pays his way' online

Worldwide web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee talks about his concerns for the internet, as he renews his call for a digital Magna Carta.



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VIDEO: 'I hid from boulders when volcano erupted'

A mountain guide who was on Mount Ontake when it erupted speaks about the moment it exploded without warning.



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England's Corbisiero out until 2015

Northampton Saints prop Alex Corbisiero will miss England's autumn internationals because of a shoulder ligament tear.



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Kurds fight IS on Iraq-Syria border

Heavy fighting is reported on both sides of a key border crossing between Iraq and Syria, where Kurdish forces are battling Islamic State militants.



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White House break-in 'unacceptable'

The director of the US Secret Service says a 19 September break-in at the White House was "unacceptable" and "will never happen again".



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VIDEO: Hot air balloon descends into cave

An Austrian balloon pilot has succeeded in taking a balloon deep underground.



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'No panic' in RAF Iraq strikes

Britain will not be "panicked" into dropping bombs in Iraq, foreign secretary Philip Hammond says, as RAF jets return without firing weapons.



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Sainsbury's 'spend more' poster gaffe

A poster encouraging Sainsbury's staff to get customers to spend more is put up in a store window by mistake.



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VIDEO: Newsnight puts Cameron to the test

Prime Minister David Cameron has been put to the test by BBC Newsnight, in an attempt to establish whether he is a "moderniser or a "more socially conservative person".



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Murray fights back to beat Janowicz

Andy Murray follows up his first title for 15 months with a hard-fought win over Poland's Jerzy Janowicz at the China Open.



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Boy's life-support should end - judge

A boy with irreversible brain damage should be taken off a life-support machine despite the objections of his parents, a High Court judge rules.



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VIDEO: Johnson jokes about Salmond and kippers

Boris Johnson brings out fish puns to mock his political opponents and pledges to fight UKIP on the beaches.



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VIDEO: Da Vinci: Ermine's secrets revealed

A French scientist uses reflective light technology to reveal the secrets of the 500-year-old Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci.



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Ebay to split off PayPal business

The online auction site eBay is planning to split off its payments system PayPal into a separate company next year.



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AUDIO: 'I mistook Hertford gig for Hereford'

Comedian Seann Walsh describes the moment he realised he had travelled to Hereford, instead of Hertford, for a gig.



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Virgin asks for football TV inquiry

Virgin Media asks Ofcom to investigate the way that the Premier League sells its TV rights, saying the present system is causing "significant consumer harm".



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Greg James breaks twerking record

Nick Grimshaw's Guinness World twerking record is broken by fellow Radio 1 DJ Greg James immediately after his attempt.



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Muslim NFL player's 'prayer penalty'

US Kansas City Chiefs NFL player Husain Abdullah is penalised after celebrating a touchdown by falling to his knees in prayer, reports say.



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Afghans sign deal to keep US troops

The new Afghan government signs a security deal with American officials that will allow US troops to remain in the country beyond 2014.



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Nuns killed in PSNI vehicle crash

Two nuns are killed in a collision involving a police vehicle in Newry, County Down.



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Pardew set to stay as Newcastle boss

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew's job is thought to be safe for the time being, despite his side being second bottom of the top flight.



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Pupils' images on teacher's computer

Indecent images of pupils found on computer of deputy head of Essex school who was recently found dead, police say



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Man Utd consider midweek friendlies

Manchester United are thinking about playing midweek friendly matches abroad in the absence of Champions League football.



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Azinger open to Ryder Cup return

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger will not rule out returning to lead the United States in the 2016 Ryder Cup.



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Europe questions Apple's Irish taxes

The European Commission publishes a letter sent to Apple accusing it of benefiting from illegal state aid through its tax arrangements in Ireland.



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VIDEO: Will it be driest September on record?

Alex Deakin examines the latest weather figures.



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Nick Grimshaw breaks twerking record

Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw breaks the Guinness World twerking record.



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Wonga sees profits more than halve

Annual profits at payday lender Wonga have fallen by more than half, the company announces.



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EU vote not like Scotland - Cameron

The prime minister says he cares "about a thousand times more strongly" about keeping the UK together than he does about staying in the EU.



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UK economy grew 0.9% in second quarter

UK economic growth has been revised up to 0.9% for the second quarter of the year by the Office for National Statistics.



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VIDEO: Bomb-makers tracked via sewers

New technology allows security services to analyse the contents of the sewers to discover where people are making home-made bombs.



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Annual house price growth 'slows'

The annual pace of house price growth slowed to 9.4% in September in England and Wales, according to the Nationwide.



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VIDEO: Occupy Central - in 60 seconds

Hong Kong protests and the background to the Occupy Central movement - in 60 seconds.



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The England Test hopeful who turned down Man City

Adam Lyth could have been a footballer, but his exploits as a Yorkshire batsman have put him on the brink of an England call-up.



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Thousands flock to 'anti-Facebook'

Ad-free social media platform Ello overcomes a technical setback to continue its rapid growth, but one expert questions its business model.



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Warm weather hits sales at Next

Next says the recent warm weather has slowed sales growth and adds it might have to cut its profit forecast if the warm spell continues.



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VIDEO: Clintons leave hospital with new baby

Chelsea Clinton leaves a New York hospital with her baby daughter, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky.



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Clarke rift will not sway McGinley

Paul McGinley says his relationship with Darren Clarke will not influence the appointment of Europe's next Ryder Cup captain.



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UK has driest September 'since 1910'

The Met Office says the UK is on course for its driest September since records began more than a century ago.



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Lewis backs mixed-gender 'Ryder Cup'

World number one golfer Stacy Lewis says she would be keen to see the introduction of a mixed-gender 'Ryder Cup' tournament.



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Pressure all on Man City - Cole

Roma's Ashley Cole says the Italian side are underdogs as they prepare to face Manchester City in the Champions League.



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Pardew expects talks with Ashley

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew expects to have "serious conversations" with owner Mike Ashley after the 1-0 defeat at Stoke.



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Osborne proposes new benefits freeze

A future Conservative government would freeze benefits paid to people of working age for two years, Chancellor George Osborne tells the Conservative Party conference.



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World wildlife populations 'plummet'

The global loss of species is even worse than previously thought, with wildlife populations halving in just 40 years, a report says.



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Japan volcano eruption intensifies

Efforts to recover the bodies of at least 24 climbers are suspended again after the eruption on Japan's Mount Ontake intensifies.



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VIDEO: Sewer sensors to sniff out bombs

Scientists in Europe have developed sensors for sewers that can detect traces of explosives.



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VIDEO: Serbia's Gay Pride march returns

A Gay Pride march has taken place in the Serbian capital Belgrade for the first time in four years, as Guy Delauney reports.



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Film art dominates Turner Prize show

Visitors to this year's Turner Prize 2014 exhibition will find themselves spending much of their time watching films in semi-darkness.



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Clarke rift will not sway McGinley

Paul McGinley says his relationship with Darren Clarke will not influence the appointment of Europe's next Ryder Cup captain.



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'McGinley created the mood to win'

Leadership is everything in the Ryder Cup, writes Iain Carter, and Paul McGinley's intelligent approach made the difference for Europe over the fractured USA setup.



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VIDEO: US lessons for UK's nuclear waste?

BBC Inside Out investigates the options for the UK's growing plutonium stockpile at Sellafield in Cumbria.



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Midwives vote for strike action

Midwives will be joining other NHS workers in England in a strike over pay next month.



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Protesters defiant amid HK stand-off

Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters block Hong Kong's streets, shutting down its business hub and ignoring appeals to leave.



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Former Morrisons executive charged

The former treasurer and head of tax at supermarket group Morrisons has been charged with insider dealing.



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Parody laws set to come into effect

Changes to UK legislation are to come into force later this week allowing the parody of copyright works.



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Clooney wedding sealed in Venice

The marriage of actor George Clooney and lawyer Amal Alamuddin is sealed with a civil ceremony in Venice.



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VIDEO: Thompson on reinventing Peter Rabbit

Emma Thompson talks about writing the new adventures of Peter Rabbit over 100 years after the original Beatrix Potter book was published



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Osborne proposes new benefits freeze

A future Conservative government would freeze benefits paid to people of working age for two years, George Osborne tells his party's conference.



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VIDEO: Mr and Mrs Clooney seal marriage

The marriage of actor George Clooney and lawyer Amal Alamuddin has been sealed with a civil ceremony in Venice.



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No drama about The Gimme In The Glen

Keegan Bradley's concession to Jamie Donaldson lacked excitement but there was still romance in Europe's Ryder Cup win over the USA.



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VIDEO: Tory coalition choice: UKIP or Lib Dem

Conservative delegates are asked if they would pick UKIP or the Liberal Democrats in a future coalition.



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VIDEO: Family remember stabbed teacher

Family of murdered school teacher Ann Maguire speak for first time about her death ahead of a memorial service for her on Monday.



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Garcia steps down as Watford boss

Oscar Garcia steps down as Watford boss 27 days into his tenure following ill health and is replaced by Billy McKinlay.



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Verstappen, 17, to drive at Suzuka

Max Verstappen will be the youngest participant in a GP weekend when he drives in practice in Japan, three days after turning 17.



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Mickelson 'was wrong over Watson'

Ex-Ryder Cup captain Mark James says USA's Phil Mickelson broke an unwritten rule by criticising his captain Tom Watson.



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Slade in Cardiff 'consultant' role

Cardiff owner Vincent Tan says managerial target Russell Slade is helping them "a little bit on consultancy".



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Microsoft beats Sony to China launch

Microsoft launches the Xbox One in China to become the first major console maker to enter a potentially lucrative market.



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VIDEO: Will protests harm HK economy?

China editor Carrie Gracie asks if Hong Kong's finance workers believe China's claim that protests will harm its economy.



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White Dee backs benefit card idea

Benefit Street star Deidre Kelly tells a Tory conference fringe meeting pre-paid benefit cards are not a bad idea.



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VIDEO: 'Funny' parody mash-ups legalised

Changes to UK law come into force this week allowing people to use copyright material from films, TV shows and songs in order to parody them.



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IS and Iraq battle over key town

Iraqi ground forces, backed by air strikes, appear to have halted advancing Islamic State (IS) militants in a key town near Baghdad.



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Roundabout named best in Britain

A roundabout in Tewkesbury that features a wooden horse statue is named Roundabout of the Year.



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EU to decry Apple's Irish tax deal

The EU is expected to accuse Apple of benefiting from illegal state aid through its tax arrangements in Ireland.



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Scotland thrashed in tour opener

Scotland make a miserable start to their World Cup 2015 warm-up tour, suffering a 186-run hammering by Tasmania.



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Lloyds fires eight staff over Libor

Lloyds Banking Group has dismissed eight staff members following an investigation into the manipulation of some key interest rates set in London.



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Man jailed for Twitter abuse of MP

Peter Nunn, 33, jailed for 18 weeks for sending abusive tweets to UK MP Stella Creasy



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VIDEO: CERN at 60 in 60 seconds

The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) is celebrating its 60th birthday. Here is a quick look at its life so far - in 60 seconds.



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VIDEO: Kimetto's marathon world record run

Kenya's Dennis Kimetto breaks the marathon world record in Berlin, winning the race in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds.



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AUDIO: Sorrell on 'damaging' EU referendum

WPP Chief Executive Sir Martin Sorrell has said that a UK referendum on Europe would be "even more disruptive" for business than than the Scottish referendum.



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More RAF jets on Iraqi mission

Two further RAF Tornado jets have carried out a combat mission over Iraq after Parliament authorised air strikes against Islamic State militants.



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Aldi rings up big rise in profits

The Aldi supermarket chain posts a big rise full-year profits as its market share continues to grow, and 2014 looks to be an even better year.



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AUDIO: One Day author 'incredibly lucky'

David Nicholls' new book "Us" is published tomorrow and is being described as one of the most hotly anticipated novels of the year.



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AUDIO: 'Jammer' stops drivers using phones

An American entrepreneur has come up with a device that blocks all communication to your phone while you are driving to ensure you're not tempted.



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Memorial for stab death teacher

Hundreds of people are expected to gather at a memorial service for a teacher who was stabbed to death at a school in Leeds.



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VIDEO: Richie: 'I'm a hopeless romantic'

Lionel Richie speaks to BBC Breakfast about his UK tour and why he still loves performing



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'Burnley doomed without a plan B'

MOTD2 analysis of how Burnley's lack of a goal threat means their attempts to contain teams is seriously flawed.



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Balfour Beatty warns on profits

Balfour Beatty issues another profits warning compounding concerns over the UK's biggest construction group.



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Monday's gossip column

Hazard vows to stay at Chelsea, Valencia keen on Mata, Arsenal need set-piece practice, Young could move from Old Trafford, plus more.



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VIDEO: Pony meat plan proves controversial

A charity has developed a range of meat products made from the iconic Dartmoor Pony, in what it says is a bid to save the species.



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Videos 'may hit IS recruitment'

Islamic State's "violent" propaganda videos could actually be dissuading young Britons from pursuing jihad, says a senior anti-terrorism officer.



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Kimetto sets marathon world record

Kenyan Dennis Kimetto breaks the world marathon record as he becomes the first man to run under two hours three minutes.



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Japan volcano rescue effort resumes

Rescue teams in Japan resume their search for survivors of the volcanic eruption at Mount Ontake on Saturday.



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VIDEO: Modi wows Madison Square Garden

Thousands of Indian-Americans heard Indian PM Narendra Modi speak on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York; he meets President Obama on Monday.



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AUDIO: 22,000 Roman coins found in Devon

A treasure hunter from Devon has discovered the biggest hoard of 4th century Roman coins recorded in Britain.



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VIDEO: Mr and Mrs Clooney step out in Venice

Hollywood actor George Clooney has shown off his wife, Amal Alamuddin, the day after the couple married in Venice.



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VIDEO: Dementia friendly design

Well designed surroundings can make a big difference to the lives of people with dementia, so one school teaches simple techniques to make homes dementia friendly.



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Tory welfare cap to fund youth jobs

The Tories would cap benefits further to fund three million apprenticeships if they win the general election, says David Cameron.



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McIlroy hails 'wonderful' McGinley

World number one Rory McIlroy praises captain Paul McGinley after Europe claim Ryder Cup victory at Gleneagles.



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Rooney apologises to team for red

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he said sorry to his team-mates after being sent off against West Ham.



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Tragedy at Dutch monster truck show

Two people are killed and 18 others injured as a "monster truck" ploughs into onlookers at a motor show in the Netherlands.



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VIDEO: Britain's largest Chinese art exhibition

The largest exhibition of contemporary art from China and Taiwan to be held in the UK to date is being staged in venues across Manchester.



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French far-right party enters Senate

France's far-right National Front party wins its first ever Senate seats, with right-wing parties looking set to take control of the upper house.



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Osborne to cut pensions 'death tax'

The 55% tax rate on pension funds due when the holder dies is to be cut, George Osborne will tell the Conservative party conference.



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Mickelson questions captain Watson

American veteran Phil Mickelson openly questions the methods of his captain Tom Watson after Europe retain the Ryder Cup.



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No drama about The Gimme In The Glen

Keegan Bradley's concession to Jamie Donaldson lacked excitement but there was still romance in Europe's Ryder Cup win over the USA.



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Singer enters chart on streaming alone

US singer Meghan Trainor becomes the first act to enter the UK top 40 based purely on streams of her music with her hit All About The Bass.



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Who made Garth's team of the week?

On a weekend of extraordinary goals, find out who managed to make Garth Crooks's team of the week.



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'Magic' Messi hails 400-goal mark

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi "never imagined" scoring over 400 career goals while Luis Enrique hails the Argentine's "magic".



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Modi wows Madison Square Garden

Thousands of Indian-Americans gather at Madison Square Garden in New York in a festive atmosphere to hear Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.



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Ryder Cup final day: How Europe won

A look back at a dramatic day at Gleneagles as Paul McGinley's European team retained the Ryder Cup with a 16½-11½ victory.



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Family tribute to stab death teacher

The family of a teacher stabbed to death at her Leeds school describe her as a "dedicated wife" and "natural mother", ahead of a public memorial service in the city.



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It's been a very tough week - Murray

An emotional Andy Murray praises the support of his family as he secured the Shenzhen Open after a "very tough week".



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VIDEO: Ryder Cup: Final day in three minutes

Highlights of day three at Gleneagles as Europe win the Ryder Cup, with Welshman Jamie Donaldson claiming the decisive point.



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West Bromwich Albion 4-0 Burnley

West Brom manager Alan Irvine secures his first Hawthorns league win as two goals by Saido Berahino helps sink Burnley.



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VIDEO: Bodies found after volcano eruption

The bodies of 31 hikers have been found near the peak of Japan's Mount Ontake as rescuers continue search for those missing since Saturday's sudden volcanic eruption.



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Coalition planes bomb IS refineries

US-led coalition aircraft target four makeshift oil refineries under Islamic State control in Syria, with explosions reported near the Turkish border.



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Reading 3-3 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves and Reading score five second-half goals as the Madejski Stadium crowd are treated to a Championship thriller.



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Kwiatkowski wins road world title

Poland's Michal Kwiatkowski wins the World Championships road race in Spain after breaking clear with four miles to go.



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Bellingham to stop cancer treatment

Actress and TV presenter Lynda Bellingham says she has chosen to stop chemotherapy for cancer in November "in order to pass away by the end of January".



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Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory

Rory McIlroy thumps Rickie Fowler 5&4 to edge Europe closer to retaining the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.



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MP's defection a 'betrayal' - Tories

Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps tells conference they have been "betrayed" by Mark Reckless's defection.



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Chelsea inquire over Twickenham move

Chelsea have contacted the RFU about the possibility of playing at Twickenham for a season while Stamford Bridge is redeveloped.



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Second Tory MP defects to UKIP

Mark Reckless becomes the second Tory MP to defect to UKIP, announcing his decision on the eve of the Conservative party conference.



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VIDEO: Tory predicts UKIP Clacton 'walkover'

David Davis says the Clacton by-election for a previous Tory seat "looks like it is going to be walkover" for UKIP.



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VIDEO: Reckless: Cameron has had his chance

Mark Reckless MP says the Tory party has "broken its word" on election pledges, as he forces a by-election.



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PM defends Iraq air strike strategy

David Cameron defends efforts to combat Islamic State militants in Iraq using air strikes, saying the UK's military approach is not "simplistic" but part of a comprehensive strategy.



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Air France pilots to end long strike

Air France pilots call off a strike that has lasted for two weeks and cost the airline hundreds of millions of euros.



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Strictly wins weekend TV battle

Strictly Come Dancing beat ITV's X Factor in their Friday and Saturday night ratings battle, with the BBC One show pulling in thousands more viewers on both nights.



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VIDEO: Mariam Ibrahim: 'Jail was a test'

Mariam Ibrahim, who was sentenced to death in Sudan for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, tells the BBC's Tom Esslemont she believes her time in prison was ''a test''.



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RAF drafted in for Alice search

The RAF is drafted in to help with the search for missing Alice Gross, as runners taking part in a marathon in her area say they will wear yellow ribbons in support.



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Gerrard critics will not go away

Steven Gerrard is far from a spent force but questions over his current role are not going to go away, says BBC Sport's Chris Bevan.



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Murray wins first title since 2013

Andy Murray saves five match points before beating Tommy Robredo to secure his first title since winning Wimbledon in 2013.



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VIDEO: What is it about Facetune?

The BBC's Mark Lobel visited the creators of the photo-editing app Facetune, based in Israel, to find out how they created a product which has sold extensively in over 100 countries.



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VIDEO: US air strikes on IS target Kobane

The Syrian town of Kobane is struck in the latest airstrikes by the US-led coalition against Islamic State (IS).



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Kimetto breaks marathon world record

Kenyan Dennis Kimetto breaks the world marathon record as he becomes the first man to run under two hours three minutes.



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I have been a fool, says MP Newmark

The Conservative MP who stepped down as minister for civil society over a newspaper story about his private life tells the BBC he has been "a complete fool".



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Venus Williams too good for Watson

Britain's Heather Watson is beaten in straight sets by Venus Williams at the China Open, her fourth successive opening round loss.



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Sudan apostasy woman 'to campaign'

Mariam Ibrahim, the woman who escaped a death sentence for apostasy in Sudan, tells the BBC she wants to campaign for others who face religious persecution.



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AUDIO: 22,000 Roman coins found in Devon

A treasure hunter from Devon has discovered the biggest hoard of 4th century Roman coins recorded in Britain.



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Phillips makes British BMX history

Liam Phillips becomes the first British male to win the UCI BMX Supercross series world title despite a poor final competition.



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Japan volcano: 30 hikers feared dead

Rescuers find 30 hikers in critical condition, feared dead, near the peak of erupting Japan volcano Mount Ontake, officials say.



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VIDEO: What happens when you speed up golf?

BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell tries out the latest craze - speed golf.



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Tories gather after double setback

The Conservative party conference gets under way later with the party looking to recover from a ministerial resignation and a defection.



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Japan volcano rescue efforts resume

Rescue efforts resume on Mount Ontake in Japan where dozens of hikers are thought to be stranded following the sudden eruption of the volcano.



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VIDEO: Dementia friendly design

Well designed surroundings can make a big difference to the lives of people with dementia, so one school teaches simple techniques to make homes dementia friendly.



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US police officer shot in Ferguson

A police officer is shot - reportedly in the arm - in the strife-torn US town of Ferguson, Missouri, but the officer's condition is unclear.



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HK sit-in protesters issue demands

A civil disobedience pro-democracy movement aiming to paralyse parts of Hong Kong with a massive sit-in has issued its demands.



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'Unfaithful' Catholic bishop resigns

The Bishop of Arundel and Brighton resigns with immediate effect saying he has been "unfaithful" to his promises as a Catholic priest.



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Tories plan under-40s homes discount

First-time buyers in England under the age of 40 will be offered the chance to buy one of 100,000 new homes at a 20% discount, the Conservatives pledge.



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Tory minister Brooks Newmark resigns

Conservative MP for Braintree Brooks Newmark resigns as minister for civil society over allegations to be published in a Sunday newspaper.



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Europe build big lead in Ryder Cup

Europe extend their lead over the United States to 10-6 after winning the afternoon foursomes 3½-½ on day two of the Ryder Cup.



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Top India politician is jailed

One of India's most controversial politicians, Jayaram Jayalalitha, is jailed for four years after conviction in a long-running corruption case.



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VIDEO: Ryder Cup: Best shots of day two

BBC Sport picks the best shots from day two in the Ryder Cup including Ian Poulter's superb chip in from the fairway.



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Hull City 2-4 Manchester City

A brace from Edin Dzeko and goals from Sergio Aguero and Frank Lampard give Manchester City a 4-2 win at Hull City.



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Northampton 31-24 Bath

Northampton extend their Premiership dominance over Bath to seven wins with a tense victory at Franklin's Gardens.



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Marathon woman completes challenge

Finishing her 53rd marathon in as many days, Amy Hughes runs into the record books.



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Manchester United 2-1 West Ham United

Wayne Rooney is sent off for Manchester United as his side cling on to beat West Ham for their second league win of the season.



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Strictly wins Friday night TV battle

Strictly Come Dancing beat ITV's X Factor in their Friday night ratings battle, with the BBC One show pulling in 700,000 more viewers.



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Liberia chief doctor in quarantine

Liberia's chief medical officer puts herself under quarantine for 21 days, after a colleague was killed by the deadly Ebola virus.



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Hong Kong police clear protesters

Police in Hong Kong arrest more than 60 pro-democracy protesters after clearing them from a government compound they had occupied overnight.



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VIDEO: Where is North Korea's Kim Jong-un?

Kim Jong-un the supreme leader of North Korea failed to show up at a meeting of parliament.



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MP quits Conservatives for UKIP

Conservative MP Mark Reckless announces that he is leaving the party to join UKIP.



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VIDEO: The $1.5m 'Modi Show' lands in US

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin an official visit to the US to boost bilateral trade and court the investment of US firms.



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St Mirren 1-2 Celtic

John Guidetti secures a hard-fought victory for champions Celtic at St Mirren Park in the Scottish Premiership.



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VIDEO: Fallon: 'Long drawn out campaign'

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has told the BBC's Newsnight that the UK's air strikes in Iraq were the start of "a long drawn out campaign".



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Reward offered in Thai murders probe

A group of Thais are the latest to be questioned as police offer a £13,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers of David Miller and Hannah Witheridge.



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Japan volcano erupts trapping hikers

Mount Ontake volcano erupts in Japan sending huge plumes of ash and stones into the sky, injuring several climbers and trapping many more.



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RAF jets sent on Iraqi mission

Two RAF armed jets are deployed on their first mission over Iraq since UK MPs backed air strikes but the purpose of the operation is unconfirmed.



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Nadal to make comeback next week

Rafael Nadal returns to action in next week's China Open having been ruled out by a wrist injury since Wimbledon.



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Kvitova secures Wuhan Open title

Petra Kvitova beats Eugenie Bouchard to win the Wuhan Open title and qualify for the WTA season-ending finals.



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Tree bumblebees sharing human space

A bumblebee that is comfortable living alongside humans is spreading rapidly in towns and villages across England.



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VIDEO: What is it about Facetune?

The BBC's Mark Lobel visited the creators of the photo-editing app Facetune, based in Israel, to find out how they created a product which has sold extensively in over 100 countries.



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VIDEO: Clooney arrives for Venice wedding

Actor George Clooney and his fiancee, human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin, are in Venice for their wedding this weekend.



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Alice Police review 300 CCTV cameras

Police investigating the disappearance of Alice Gross are reviewing footage from 300 CCTV cameras in the area the schoolgirl went missing.



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Strikes 'target IS on Syria border'

Islamic State fighters near the Syrian town of Kobane, on the Turkey border, have been targeted by air strikes, a BBC correspondent reports.



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10,000 homes still without water

Up to 10,000 homes are still without water after a main burst near Bristol.



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UKIP 'parking tanks on Labour lawn'

UKIP leader Nigel Farage issues a pre-election warning to Ed Miliband in a speech to his party's conference in the Labour leader's constituency.



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Catalonia leader decrees referendum

The president of the Spanish region of Catalonia signs a decree calling for a referendum on independence, in a move opposed by central government.



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VIDEO: What happens when you speed up golf?

BBC Breakfast's Mike Bushell tries out the latest craze - speed golf.



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Murray into first final in 15 months

Andy Murray defeats Juan Monaco 2-6 6-3 6-0 at the Shenzhen Open to reach his first final since winning Wimbledon last year.



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VIDEO: Hong Kong police clear protesters

Hong Kong police have cleared the main government compound of pro-democracy demonstrators who had occupied the area on Friday.



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VIDEO: Dementia friendly design

Well designed surroundings can make a big difference to the lives of people with dementia, so one school teaches simple techniques to make homes dementia friendly.



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Armitstead confident of world title

Britain's Lizzie Armitstead will be "disappointed" if she does not win Saturday's women's road race at the World Championships.



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Saturday's gossip column

Liverpool want Benzema, Chelsea tried to get Messi, Mike Ashley's comments about sacking Alan Pardew were a joke, plus more.



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'Time running out' for Iran deal

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani warns that time is running out for negotiating a permanent deal on his country's nuclear programme, as a deadline nears.



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Final ferry trip is 'end of an era'

The UK's only ferry link to Scandinavia is to close for good, marking the "the end of an era", its operator says.



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VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes: Ai Weiwei exhibit

The Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has designed several artworks on display at an exhibition in Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. The artist, who is under house arrest in China, designed the works from his studio and sent 3D models



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VIDEO: US prepares for ‘rock star’ Modi

World leaders have descended on New York for the United Nations General Assembly, but few are getting the treatment India's PM Narendra Modi is set to receive.



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Mobiles cleared for use on flights

The European Aviation Safety Agency has cleared the way for airlines to allow passengers to use mobile devices on flights.



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VIDEO: Is college football to blame for NFL woes?

With American professional football hit by abuse scandals and the behaviour of its athletes under scrutiny, some are wondering if college, and even high school football, might be partly to blame. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool reports.



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Liverpool v Everton

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton.



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Chelsea Clinton gives birth to girl

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, gives birth to a baby girl.



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Ryder Cup scores and schedule

Scores, pairings, schedule, BBC coverage, squads and format for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.



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Predictions: Lawro v the 'other' Joe Cole

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Peaky Blinders actor Joe Cole. A different Joe Cole to the ex-Chelsea man.



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VIDEO: Top 50 FA Cup goals: Rush swivel shot

BBC Sport looks back at 50 iconic FA Cup goals in the build-up to the first round proper, which takes place in November.



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RAF set for strikes on IS targets

British warplanes are in Cyprus, ready to launch missile strikes against Islamic State targets after MPs backed military action in Iraq.



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Hosni Mubarak retrial verdict due

A verdict is expected on Saturday in the retrial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who faces charges of ordering the killing of protesters.



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حلقة جديدة من برنامجنا الأسبوعي نيوز أبديت و اللي يستعرض أهم الأخبار لهذا الأسبوع، عندنا الموسم الثاني من طوكيو غول و الإعلان عن موعد عرض أوفتا كود جياس و برضو عرض رهيب لأنمي شينجكي نو باهامات و المزيد.

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North Korean leader 'has illness'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has an unspecified illness, state media report, after he failed to appear at a key political event.



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Murray through to last four in China

Britain's Andy Murray defeats Slovakia's Lukas Lacko 6-3 7-5 to reach the Shenzhen Open semi-finals in China.



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From milking cows to facing Man Utd

West Ham's £12m summer signing Enner Valencia talks cattle, rowdy crowds and watching Green Street.



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UKIP to promise income tax cuts

UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage will propose cutting income tax from 40p to 35p for people earning up to £55,000 at the party's conference later.



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VIDEO: Soyuz heads to ISS with new crew

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft has taken off from Kazakhstan carrying the first Russian woman to fly in space for 17 years.



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Web attacks exploit Shellshock bug

A series of attacks on websites and servers using the serious Shellshock bug has been spotted, say security experts.



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Eriksson and Eccleston earn damages

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson and actor Christopher Eccleston settle phone-hacking claims against the Mirror Group for £30,000 each.



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New images from Flight MH370 hunt

The team looking for missing flight MH370 releases detailed images of the seabed for the first time, revealing extinct volcanoes and deep depressions.



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VIDEO: Club offers chance to vent anger

A club, named the Furiousness Centre, that allows guests to vent their anger and aggression, has opened in Hungary.



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First tee makes strong men go weak

Shaking hands, loss of vision and trees being planted overnight: how the Ryder Cup first tee affects the most serene of players.



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Neck injury blow for Wales' Owens

Wales will be without hooker Ken Owens for their November Tests as he is set to undergo neck surgery.



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Farrell 'out for next few weeks'

England's Owen Farrell suffers a leg injury and will be out of action "for the next few weeks", according to his club Saracens.



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Man Utd 'have one fit centre-back'

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he has only one fit centre-back and could turn to youth against West Ham.



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VIDEO: Inside the UK's greenest homes

How builders and architects in Chichester are embracing new technology to make houses greener and more attractive to buyers.



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VIDEO: 'You killed a million people in Iraq'

George Galloway tells a former member of Tony Blair's cabinet she killed one million people in Iraq.



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VIDEO: Apple update blocks calls facility

Apple has apologised after an update to its mobile operating system left some owners of its new iPhones unable to make or receive calls.



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VIDEO: Playing music with your brain

Could technology turn you into a musical virtuoso? LJ Rich looks at new ways to make music.



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VIDEO: Flea beetles surge as bees protected

Farmers warn oil seed rape crops are being destroyed because of a ban on a pesticide brought in to protect bees.



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Artificial pitches set for return

The return of artificial pitches to the Football League is backed by club chairmen in League One and Two.



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Revel Horwood to play Miss Hannigan

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is to play cruel orphanage supervisor Miss Hannigan in the stage musical Annie next year.



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VIDEO: Six of the best derby-day goals

Ahead of this weekend's derbies in Merseyside and north London, we look back at some great Premier League derby goals.



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Asterix creator settles long dispute

Co-creator of Asterix cartoons Uderzo ends his seven-year legal battle with his daughter amicably, French media reports.



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Boy killed in pond tragedy named

A three-year-old boy who died after being found in a pond at a house in Newcastle is named.



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Tomkins still open to Wigan return

New Zealand Warriors full-back Sam Tomkins says he is still open to a return to Wigan in the future.



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AUDIO: Live - Lancashire v Middlesex commentary

Listen to live Lancashire v Middlesex commentary from BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Manchester.



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House prices 'accelerated' in August

Annual house price growth accelerated to 8.4% in England and Wales in August - the highest rate of increase for nearly seven years, figures show.



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Home Office takes charge of passports

The UK's Passport Office is to be brought under Home Office control and made accountable to ministers, Home Secretary Theresa May says.



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VIDEO: Fry on missing tea with Al Pacino

Stephen Fry talks to BBC Breakfast about missing afternoon tea with Hollywood actor Al Pacino and his struggle with drink and drugs.



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How Pardew proved me wrong - Savage

BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage on Alan Pardew's criticism of him, the form of Steven Gerrard and Man Utd's defensive woes.



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Counter-terror police arrest two men

Police arrest two more men on the M6 motorway as part of an investigation into Islamist-related terrorism - nine others are still being held.



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Banknote printer in profits warning

De La Rue, the company responsible for printing Bank of England banknotes, issues a profits warning, blaming deteriorating trading conditions.



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VIDEO: Who gets the dog? The rise of 'pet-nups'

The animal charity Blue Cross has devised a so-called "pet-nup" which clearly states who will get ownership of pets should a couple split up.



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Family urge care for blasphemy Scot

The family of a Scottish grandfather sentenced to death in Pakistan over blasphemy charges is appealing for his safety.



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Ryder Cup pairings and schedule

Pairings, schedule, BBC coverage and competition format for the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Scotland, starting on Friday.



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VIDEO: World's most advanced jet - in 60 secs

Recent strikes against IS militants have seen the deployment of a new breed of jet fighter.



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VIDEO: Top 50 FA Cup goals: Gazza's genius

BBC Sport looks back at 50 iconic FA Cup goals in the build-up to the first round proper, which takes place in November.



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More to Europe than McIlroy in ultimate team game

Rory McIlroy is eager to promote the strength of Europe's team, a strength that could show in the Ryder Cup singles on Sunday.



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Lancs-Middlesex set for tense finale

Lancashire will survive in Division One and relegate Middlesex if they beat their closest rivals on Friday.



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McGuinness' mother found IRA beret

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness describes how his mother was traumatised to discover he was in the IRA after he left a beret in the house in the 1970s.



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VIDEO: How to keep a troupe of horses happy

Ashleigh Nghiem reports on how the performing horses of the Cavalia circus are looked after.



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'Fifty dead' in Xinjiang violence

Chinese state media say 50 people are now known to have died in violence in Xinjiang on Sunday, in what police called a "serious terrorist attack".



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Missing Alice police to search park

Police investigating the disappearance of Alice Gross are expected to begin searching a west London park.



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UK faces 'five more years of cuts'

The outgoing head of the civil service predicts another five years of UK government spending cuts - and says making the cuts will be "even harder".



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Why do men fear female coaches?

After Gala Leon Garcia's appointment as Spain's Davis Cup skipper, Ben Dirs asks what barriers remain for female coaches.



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'More than 3,000' Europeans with IS

The EU's anti-terrorism chief tells the BBC the number of Europeans joining Islamist fighters in Syria and Iraq has risen to more than 3,000.



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US allows use of drones for filming

The US grants permission to six television and movie companies to allow for the use of drones to shoot film scenes.



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VIDEO: Indian PM Modi heads to the US

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the US on Friday. The BBC's Yogita Limaye looks at what the countries hope to get out of the talks.



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'Deadly serious' new tech bug found

A "deadly serious" bug potentially affecting hundreds of millions of computers, servers and devices has been discovered.



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World Cup fever boosts Nike profit

The US sportswear firm Nike sees a 23% jump in quarterly profit thanks in part to football fever from this year's World Cup.



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UK centenarian numbers on the rise

The number of centenarians in the UK more than quadrupled over the past 30 years, the Office for National Statistics says.



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VIDEO: 'Unlimited holiday policy works'

Media agency boss, Jenny Biggam, welcomes Richard Branson's decision to offer his personal staff as much holiday as they want.



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Brabham name could return to F1

The Brabham name returns to motorsport in 2015 and could race in Formula 1 again in the future, reveals David Brabham.



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Sierra Leone widens Ebola quarantine

Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koroma widens a quarantine to include another one million people in an effort to curb the spread of Ebola.



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Queen's horse Estimate disqualified

The Queen's horse Estimate is stripped of second place in the Ascot Gold Cup after testing positive for morphine.



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Cannibalism fetish nurse jailed

A nurse who fantasised about beheading a teenager with an axe and then eating her has been jailed for nine years.



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Poulter brings 'intimidation factor'

Ian Poulter is ready to put aside recent poor form and show his emotions to intimidate as Europe's Ryder Cup talisman.



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Jason Orange leaves Take That

Take That's Jason Orange announces he is leaving the group and will not be recording a new album with the band.



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Why do men fear female coaches?

After Gala Leon Garcia's appointment as Spain's Davis Cup skipper, Ben Dirs asks what barriers remain for female coaches.



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Air France resumes talks with pilots

Air France and pilots' union SNPL resume talks in the hope of resolving the strike that is costing the airline up to 15m euros a day.



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Lancashire boost survival hopes

Lancashire will now stay in Division One for another season and relegate Middlesex if they win the match between the sides.



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'Deadly serious' new tech bug found

A "deadly serious" bug potentially affecting hundreds of millions of computers, servers and devices has been discovered.



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Cyprus rescue mission for 300 at sea

Cyprus launches a rescue mission for 300 people, thought to be Syrian refugees, stranded in a boat off the island's west coast in rough seas.



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The greatest sporting show on earth?

Gladiatorial, cruel and gut-churningly brilliant, the emotional punch of the Ryder Cup never fails to deliver, argues Ben Dirs



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VIDEO: Suarez scores twice for Barcelona B

Luis Suarez scores twice playing for Barcelona B in a 6-0 friendly victory over an Indonesian Under-19s select XI.



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US group will not bid for Spurs

American investment company Cain Hoy is no longer considering making an offer to buy Tottenham Hotspur.



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Pick your Young Sports Personality

Nominations are now open for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award - here's how to get involved.



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Qatar team pulls out over hijab ban

The Qatar women's basketball team has withdrawn from the Asian Games after being denied permission to wear the hijab.



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Why Hamilton is F1's Clark Kent

Lewis Hamilton heads to Japan, a career-defining race for many greats, knowing his respectful nature can only enhance his legacy.



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VIDEO: A tour of Dubai's eco-friendly mosque

Dubai has constructed the first environment friendly mosque in a region which is among the worst polluters in the world



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VIDEO: Tears at 91-year-old's NHS plea

A 91-year-old gives a passionate plea for the NHS as he recalls harsh times growing up and the death of his sister.



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VIDEO: Is it a plane, is it a scooter?

Japan's Air Self Defence Force has marked the 60th anniversary of its founding with a display using plane-shaped scooters.



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Councils spent £1.7m on baton relay

Scottish councils spent more than £1.7m on events associated with the Queen's Baton Relay, according to data obtained by BBC Scotland.



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Nine men held in anti-terror raids

Nine men are arrested in London on suspicion of being members of a banned organisation and encouraging terrorism, the Met Police say.



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Apple apologises for update bug

Apple pulls an update to its iOS 8 operating system after reports that it left some users unable to make or receive calls.



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RBS chairman to join GlaxoSmithKline

Sir Philip Hampton, chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will be leaving the bank to join GlaxoSmithKline.



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VIDEO: A bluffer's guide to the Ryder Cup

BBC Sport explains some of the interesting facts about the history of the Ryder Cup and its participants.



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Wiggins wins world time trial title

Great Britain's Sir Bradley Wiggins clinches his first road world title with a thrilling time trial victory at the World Championships in Spain.



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US hits IS oil targets in Syria

The US-led coalition has targeted oil refineries in Syria during a third night of air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants.



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Indian Mars probe takes first images

The Indian satellite which entered orbit around Mars on Wednesday begins work, taking pictures of the planet's surface, media reports say.



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Tesco made 'stratospheric' error

Tesco's profits guidance error was "stratospheric" and its executives may have to face MPs, the chairman of the Parliamentary Business Committee tells the BBC.



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VIDEO: Brazil releases 'good' mosquitoes

Brazilian researchers release thousands of mosquitoes infected with a bacteria that suppresses Dengue fever into the environment in Rio de Janeiro.



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Guards posted at 84th birthday party

Security guards are drafted in to stop "too many" people attending an 84-year-old man's birthday party at a care home.



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Ghana's Gyan denies sacrifice rumour

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan denies being involved in the disappearance of his friend and Ghanaian rapper Castro.



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VIDEO: Jason Orange leaves Take That

Jason Orange has announced that he has left the band Take That. Orange's band-mates, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, said his departure was "a huge loss".



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VIDEO: Singapore's love of birdsinging

In Singapore, local bird enthusiasts spend thousands of dollars on birds and cages, and birdsinging is even a competitive sport.



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Multi-faith vigil for Alan Henning

More than 100 people attend a vigil in Greater Manchester in a show of support for the British hostage Alan Henning.



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VIDEO: Is the iPhone 6 prone to bending?

Marc Cieslak of BBC Click puts the iPhone 6 through some stress tests, in an unscientific test.



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Mickelson has dig at Europe pair

Phil Mickelson playfully suggests Europe's spirit might be affected by the court case involving Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell.



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VIDEO: Modern architecture photography on show

The "Constructing Worlds" exhibition opening at London's Barbican Centre features powerful photographs of modern architecture, from the first skyscrapers in New York to the tower blocks of Venezuela, to modern construction around China's Three Gorges Dam.



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Ukraine: 'Keep Russia sanctions'

Ukraine's prime minister urges the West not to lift sanctions on Russia, after the US president says they could go if Moscow supports peace efforts.



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Boko Haram fighters 'surrender'

Hundreds of fighters in Nigeria-based Islamic militant group Boko Haram have surrendered after heavy losses against the army, the country's military spokesman says.



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VIDEO: Colombia tower blocks demolished

Engineers in the Colombian city of Medellin have blown up four tower blocks at the Space apartment complex, which was deemed unsafe following a deadly collapse.



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Hollande condemns Algeria beheading

French President Francois Hollande condemns the beheading in Algeria of tourist Herve Gourdel by a jihadist group linked to Islamic State militants.



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Reconstruction of last Alice sighting

A reconstruction of the last known movements of missing schoolgirl Alice Gross is due to take place later - four weeks after she disappeared.



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US agrees $500m Navajo tribe payout

The US government agrees to pay $554m (£339m) to the Native American Navajo tribe, settling a lawsuit with claims dating back more than 50 years.



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Brazil releases 'good' mosquitoes

Brazilian researchers release thousands of mosquitoes infected with a bacteria that suppresses Dengue fever into the environment in Rio de Janeiro.



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VIDEO: Australia migrants struggle for jobs

Migrants have played a major role in Australia's economic success but a recent study shows the outlook is getting tougher for new migrants.



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UK to 'play its part' against IS

David Cameron says Britain is ready to "play its part" in fighting Islamic State, which calls an "evil against which the whole world must unite".



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PM apology to Queen for 'purr' claim

David Cameron will apologise to the Queen after he was overheard saying she "purred" on hearing the result of the Scottish independence referendum.



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VIDEO: Meet the European Ryder Cup team

BBC Sport takes a closer look at Paul McGinley's Ryder Cup team which includes nine nationalities and three debutants.



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Trial with 'Fake Sheikh' collapses

Another trial involving the so-called Fake Sheikh, the undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood, has collapsed.



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Cook to captain England in Sri Lanka

Alastair Cook will captain England on their one-day tour to Sri Lanka, with Ravi Bopara and James Taylor recalled.



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VIDEO: Singapore's love of birdsinging

In Singapore, local bird enthusiasts spend thousands of dollars on birds and cages, and birdsinging is even a competitive sport.



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Paxman to host Channel 4 election

Former Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman will host Channel 4's coverage of the 2015 general election.



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Murray loyal to Great Britain - LTA

Andy Murray is "unquestionably loyal" to Britain, says the LTA after he was criticised for supporting Scottish independence.



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Ryder Cup captains try out pairings

Paul McGinley and Tom Watson give clues to their opening pairings with the make-up of Wednesday's practice groups.



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French lament 'jihadi' arrest fiasco

A French minister criticises Turkey after plans to arrest suspected jihadis returning from Syria collapse when they are put on the wrong flight.



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Air strikes target IS near Turkey

New air strikes have targeted Islamic State militants in Syria, hitting targets around the town of Kobane, near the border with Turkey.



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Rowsell criticises British Cycling

Joanna Rowsell is disappointed British Cycling did not enter a rider in the women's time trial at the World Road Championships.



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Nato sees Russia pullback in Ukraine

Russian forces in "significant pullback" from Ukraine but some troops remain, says Nato



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VIDEO: Colombia tower blocks demolished

Engineers in the Colombian city of Medellin have blown up four tower blocks at the Space apartment complex, which was deemed unsafe following a deadly collapse.



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Trinity Mirror in phone-hack payout

Trinity Mirror Group subsidiary MGN has agreed to pay compensation to four people who had sued the firm for alleged phone-hacking.



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Roan named BBC sports editor

Dan Roan, who led the BBC's sports news coverage at the World Cup, is named as the corporation's new sports editor.



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NHS workers plan four-hour strike

Health workers in England to stage four-hour strike on 13 October in row over pay, Unison union announces



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Confusion over Air France plans

France's transport minister says Air France has dropped plans to expand its Transavia low-cost business, but the airline says the comments are "premature".



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Google's top 20 university searches

Google has revealed the most popular searches when people around the world are looking for university information.



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McIlroy delighted at Ferguson talk

Ex-Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson addresses Europe's Ryder Cup team after being invited by Paul McGinley.



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VIDEO: Henning's wife receives plea for life

The wife of the British hostage Alan Henning released a statement on Tuesday pleading with the militants who are holding her husband to release him.



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VIDEO: China's Eco City looks for residents

China's Eco City was built to house 350,000 residents but so far just 12,000 people live there.



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VIDEO: Citizen science 'crucial to research'

Information from "citizen scientists" is becoming more and more vital for some research projects, scientists say.



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VIDEO: 'Brainwave' headband measures focus

California startup Melon has developed a personal activity monitor in the form of a brainwave headband.



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Brother defends Alice Gross suspect

The brother of Arnis Zalkalns, the prime suspect in the case of missing schoolgirl Alice Gross, defends him saying he has been portrayed unfairly.



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Wiggins wants world hour record

Sir Bradley Wiggins has announced that next year he will try to break the world hour record held by Jens Voigt.



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VIDEO: 'Top swap' scheme launched in Moscow

Steve Rosenberg reports on how Muscovites can swap their tops for more pro-Russian t-shirts.



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VIDEO: Who is Abu Qatada? In 90 seconds

Abu Qatada arrived in the UK from Jordan seeking asylum in 1993, and 20 years later, was deported to stand trial on terror charges.



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Miliband insists deficit 'priority'

The Labour leader admits leaving out a part of his conference speech about the deficit but insists he covered his plans for economy.



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Abu Qatada cleared of terror charges

Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada is found not guilty of terrorism offences by a court in Jordan.



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Rodgers hails young penalty-takers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers praises his young players' composure as the Reds beat Middlesbrough in an epic shootout.



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VIDEO: PM: Queen 'purred' over Scotland result

The Queen "purred" when David Cameron told her about Scotland's rejection of independence in the referendum, he has apparently revealed.



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VIDEO: Lorry driver tells of Calais risks

The head of a large UK haulage firm has said the number of illegal immigrants trying to enter the UK is the worst he's ever seen.



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AUDIO: How black can black be?

A material dubbed the darkest substance on earth is being used creatively by internationally acclaimed artist Sir Anish Kapoor.



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Parliament 'to be recalled over IS'

Parliament expected to be recalled on Friday over UK's role in air strikes against Islamic State, BBC understands



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VIDEO: Miliband forgets deficit in speech

Labour leader Ed Miliband failed to mention immigration or the deficit in his speech because he forgot.



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Car insurance market faces overhaul

Price parity clauses in contracts between car insurers and price comparison websites should be banned, the Competition and Markets Authority has said.



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Thai murder police 'close to arrest'

Thai police probing murders of two Britons are "close to making arrest" and looking for man thought to be in Bangkok



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Library secures early printed books

Two of the first ever books to be printed in Scotland have been bought from private ownership by the National Library of Scotland.



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Tube to run 24-hour weekend service

The Tube will run a 24-hour service at weekends from next September, it is announced.



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Six marathon penalty shootouts

After Liverpool's record-equalling penalty shootout win against Middlesbrough, BBC Sport looks at other dramatic shootouts.



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Black managers stat shocks Roberts

Former striker Jason Roberts says not enough is being done to employ black managers and claims the situation is getting worse.



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Unions set for three days of strikes

The PCS union confirms a strike for 15 October which could be the third consecutive day of strikes by major public sector unions over pay.



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'Record low' back Welsh independence

Support for Welsh independence falls to its lowest recorded level in the wake of the Scottish referendum, according to a new poll for BBC Wales.



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Labour to set out plan to 'save' NHS

Labour is to give more details of its plan for the NHS, after Ed Miliband's party conference pledge to "save and transform" it.



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Jihadist fight 'may take years' - US

The fight against Islamic State may take years, a US military spokesman tells the BBC, as more than 50 countries are said to have joined a US-led coalition.



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VIDEO: Tesco boss Dave Lewis: Full interview

Tesco's chief executive Dave Lewis has said there will be a "full and frank investigation" after the supermarket overstated its profits. Watch the full interview.



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Sturgeon to run for SNP top job

Nicola Sturgeon will launch her bid to replace Alex Salmond as SNP leader and first minister of Scotland, making clear she still backs independence.



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Second fence erected at White House

The Secret Service erects a second fence in front of the White House, days after an intruder scaled the main fence and entered the mansion.



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Gala concert to launch Ryder Cup

A gala concert featuring contemporary and classical music is to welcome the 2014 Ryder Cup golf tournament to Scotland.



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Seattle to fine for wasted food

The Seattle city council votes to fine businesses and residents that waste too much food, in an effort to boost composting and recycling.



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India gears up for big Mars moment

India hopes to make history shortly by putting its first satellite in orbit around the Red Planet.



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VIDEO: 'Top swap' scheme launched in Moscow

Steve Rosenberg reports on how Muscovites can swap their tops for more pro-Russian t-shirts.



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Grainger - My toughest ever decision

Olympic rowing gold medallist Katherine Grainger reveals how much she agonised over her decision to get back in the boat.



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IS 'not America's fight alone'

President Obama hails support of Arab nations in air strikes on Islamic State militants in Syria, saying it "is not America's fight alone".



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Anfield stadium expansion approved

Liverpool FC is given permission to increase Anfield stadium's capacity from 45,000 to about 59,000 as part of a £100m expansion plan.



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Australian 'terror suspect' killed

A man said to have made threats to Australian PM Tony Abbott is shot dead after stabbing two police in Melbourne, reports say.



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Miliband setting out Labour's plans

Labour leader Ed Miliband is setting out a 10-year plan to make Britain a "world class country" in his final conference speech before the general election.



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Ex-DJ Travis guilty of sex assault

Ex-BBC DJ Dave Lee Travis is convicted of one count of indecent assault in 1995 but cleared of a second charge.



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VIDEO: Backbench view of UK role in air strikes

MPs John Baron and John Woodcock on possible UK military action against Islamic State and a recall of Parliament.



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AUDIO: Space inflation and a physics bet

One of the biggest scientific claims of the year has received another set-back, putting the result of a bet between two significant physicists in jeopardy.



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AUDIO: How black can black be?

A material dubbed the darkest substance on earth is being used creatively by internationally acclaimed artist Sir Anish Kapoor.



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Tom Youngs out for three months

Leicester hooker Tom Youngs will miss England's autumn internationals after being ruled out with a shoulder injury.



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McIlroy has outgrown me - McDowell

Graeme McDowell admits Rory McIlroy's four majors and world number one status may mean the end for their Ryder Cup partnership.



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Leeds chief executive charged by RFL

Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington is charged with improper conduct by the Rugby Football League.



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VIDEO: Labour highs and lows in last 12 months

BBC footage recalls some of the highs and lows for Ed Miliband and the Labour Party over the last 12 months.



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MPs may be recalled over IS action

Speculation is mounting that Parliament may be recalled to debate the UK joining in military action against Islamic State militants.



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VIDEO: Brunel rail structures uncovered

Remnants of structures built for Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western Railway are uncovered during the construction of London's Crossrail project.



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Boxer Wilson out of coma - Coldwell

British boxer Jerome Wilson is out of the medically-induced coma he was placed in after having an operation on his brain.



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Jack Ma heads China rich list

Alibaba founder Jack Ma is China's richest person following his company's record listing, according to a wealth survey by the Hurun Report.



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Depression 'not taboo' - Enke's wife

The widow of Robert Enke, the German goalkeeper who took his life in 2009, says "perceptions have changed" since his death.



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Holiday booze fuels rejected claims

Insurers have been criticised for turning down claims from holidaymakers who had been drinking alcohol before having an accident.



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VIDEO: Radio query reveals garden cannabis

Patricia Hewitson from Exmouth, Devon, unwittingly grew a 5ft (1,5m) tall cannabis plant from a pack of bird seeds - but her error was only revealed when she contacted a radio phone-in show.



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VIDEO: Ricky Tomlinson: United We Stand

The story of actor Ricky Tomlinson's jail term in the 1970s has been turned into a play called United We Stand.



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Two dead after being hit by train

Two people die after being hit by train in Slough, Berkshire, in "suspicious circumstances", say police.



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VIDEO: Tippers left cows buried in rubbish

The number of illegal tips being closed down in the North East has doubled in the last two years, as Chris Jackson reports



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VIDEO: Tesco boss Dave Lewis: Full interview

Tesco's chief executive Dave Lewis has said there will be a "full and frank investigation" after the supermarket overstated its profits. Watch the full interview.



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Tiger kills schoolboy at Delhi zoo

A white tiger has killed an Indian schoolboy at Delhi zoo, officials and witnesses say.



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Appetite for loans 'picks up again'

The amount of new borrowing through personal loans has outstripped repayments every month this year, figures from UK banks indicate.



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Barclays hit by record £38m fine

Barclays Bank has been fined a record £38m by UK regulators for failing to keep its clients' money separate from its own.



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Israel murder suspects shot dead

Two Palestinians suspected of the abduction and murder of three Israeli teenagers in June have been killed by Israeli forces, Israel's military says.



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Man arrested over 'Iraq explosives'

Man, 37, arrested in London on suspicion of involvement in production of improvised explosive devices in Iraq



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Public borrowing at £11.6bn in August

Government borrowing remained high in August, denting the chancellor's efforts to reduce the public deficit, official figures show.



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Olympic champion Grainger returns

British Olympic champion Katherine Grainger is back in training and considering a bid to compete at the Rio 2016 Games.



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Tuesday's gossip column

Manchester City keen on Everton youngster Ross Barkley, Man Utd want Ron Vlaar and Real Madrid target Chelsea's Ramires, plus more.



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VIDEO: Ernie the turtle moving back home

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary in Norfolk is set to re-open in October after tidal surge damage.



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Second video of UK hostage released

A second video has been released showing British journalist John Cantlie, who is being held hostage by Islamic State (IS) militants.



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Andy Murray regrets tweet fallout

Andy Murray speaks publicly for the first time about comments he made on the eve of the Scottish referendum.



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'Crucial' climate talks set to begin

World leaders including US President Barack Obama are holding what they say is a crucially important summit on climate change at the UN in New York.



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VIDEO: WW1 bus retraces Ypres battle routes

A London bus used in the Allied war effort of 1914 is retracing its route in Belgium.



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VIDEO: 'Rail staff need better information'

Only a third of rail passengers are happy with the way their train company deals with delays or cancellations, a survey has suggested.



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VIDEO: Paralysed father 'walks' at wedding

A wheelchair-bound father was able to stand up to deliver his speech at his daughter's wedding celebration thanks to a special robotic suit.



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Hamilton targets first win at Suzuka

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton heads to the Japanese Grand Prix eyeing a first ever win at the tough Suzuka track.



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Could you write a Ceefax match report?

Ceefax, the service relied upon for sports news in the days before smartphones and apps, celebrates its 40th birthday today.



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Tesco fast-tracks new finance chief

Troubled supermarket giant Tesco says its new chief financial officer, Alan Stewart, is joining the company immediately, more than two months earlier than originally planned.



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VIDEO: Relive the best of the Ryder Cup

BBC Sport takes a look at 10 of the best moments from the Ryder Cup.



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Jimmy Choo to float shares in London

Designer shoe maker Jimmy Choo announces plans to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange.



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VIDEO: Teenagers shy to talk about cancer

A leading cancer charity says it is concerned the disease is not being spotted early enough in young people because many are too embarrassed to talk to their GP.



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